Today we’d like to introduce you to Christy Sverre.
Christy, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I was born on the West Coast of Canada. Once you are born near the ocean, I feel it is in your blood. I am sure those born on the East Coast are equally drawn to its charm. As a young child, I knew I would be an artist, so I pursued that. While I have my degree in Fine Art, I feel that the time spent at my easel is the most effective. I paint every day. My studio looks out to sea so my inspiration comes from what I observe on the water which I abstract to suit the mood. The distant horizon is always a draw for me too and you will find it in many of my paintings. I love to use oil and cold wax but will start out with a very abstract acrylic under painting as I like to put a lot of energy under my final layer.
My husband and I had the opportunity to live in many different countries, so I had to improvise where ever I was and used whatever space was available. When we decided to settle down in one place, we knew we had to return to the West Coast. We built our home to suit our new lifestyle which meant building a good size studio and gallery in our home. I receive many visitors from around the world, (even Boston) and couldn’t be happier.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am a painter. I use acrylic, oil and cold wax, graphite, ink and anything else that helps me build up layers to put my feelings about the sea and horizon on canvas. The horizon is a huge pull for me. I love the expansive feeling it gives me. The ocean is important to my life as I feel the best when by the sea. I tried the mountains once and felt too closed in. I’ll leave those to ski holidays.
I want people to feel inspired and hopeful when they see my art. I want them to be drawn in to feel moved by the energy of the skies overhead, the movement of sailboats on the distant horizon or the reflections of light on the water to remind them of possibilities. I imagine them looking at the art in their home and getting lost in thought and reflection.
Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
Magazines like the Boston Voyager are a wonderful way for artists to get their art spread to a bigger audience. Artists enjoy access to a huge world of possibilities now with IG, FB and other online media choices. I think it has become easier to self-promote because of these platforms. There is so much information and help out there nowadays. Supporting the artists is an important activity as I do believe that without art the world would be missing something extraordinary. And I love extraordinary.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
People can see my work on my website www.christysverre.com or follow along on Instagram at christysverreart. I sell direct to the client and enjoy meeting them and working with them on finding something perfect for their home or office. I do some commissions and also ship worldwide. I am just an email or phone call away.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.christysverre.com
- Email: csverre@gmail.com
- Instagram: christysverreart
- Facebook: christy sverre art
Image Credit:
Christy Sverre
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